Friends of Design offers 4th Semester students an amazing opportunity to spend 3 months in Cape Town, at our Academy, on a program that fits into your current graphic design study program.

3 month programs:

2012 – Program A – 7 February – 27 April

2012 – Program B – 4 September – 30 November

Program details

Part of your week will be spent in our studios, engaged in digital training and exciting, conceptually rich “live” projects in both print and new media design. Have a look at our student gallery for samples of work done by previous students from Hamburg & Berlin.

Our centrally located studios are equipped with the best and latest design software and equipment. Our lecturers are industry experienced trainers, designers and commercial artists. With us you will get excellent software training, inclusive of essential production techniques and conceptual work. By the end of it you will have up to 6 great new design pieces to add to your portfolio.

The remainder of your week will be filled with formal English lessons, time to research and work on your projects – and time to enjoy the city and surrounding areas.

So, why do it?

Here are the facts, in a nutshell:

* You will experience the culture of an exciting, different multi-cultural country with the most progressive and modern constitution in the world.

* You will boost your portfolio with many more practical advertising projects for your final portfolio.

* You will receive quality training – delivered in a funky, creative environment.

* You will continue your normal studies and even further enhance your portfolio as you are influenced by the impressions and experiences of studying abroad and let’s face it – in Africa!

* You get to improve your English – vastly.

* You will enjoy (on a daily basis) the beautifully hip city of Cape Town. Its gorgeous beaches and mountain landscapes, the famous wine-lands and the friendly South African hospitality that makes Cape Town such a popular travel destination amongst Europeans, and Germans in particular.

What our past students have to say

“I liked how easy it was to get in touch with Friends of Design and that each of my mails was responded to immediately. Right from the beginning the correspondence felt uncomplicated and very friendly” – Linda, 2011 Program B student

“Nice school, good and friendly teachers, nice projects, learned a lot about how to practice graphic design in SA, and got a short overview how to work in another country with another language. I had a great time, thanks for the help, answering my questions and especially a wonderful and great time in this beautiful country and town!” – Dorte, 2011 Program B student

“Friends of Design offers a personal environment with great learning experiences where students are not just a number and lecturers do an amazing job to share their knowledge” – Linda, 2011 Program B student

How do you enrol or get more info?

It’s easy.

Just contact us via email and tell us that you are interested and we will take it from there. You will receive the following:

* English test

* Enrollment form

* Checklist

* FAQ’s document

Don’t be afraid of the English test! It’s for your own good. It allows us to assess your English skills to give you the best experience in Cape Town.

We will advise you on where to live, how to rent out your place in Germany, your costs in getting there and your monthly expenses, how to get around the city and how your studies will tie in with your current study curriculum.

So what are you waiting for?

Contact us for more details